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Thousands of children live under state custody and a North Pole Legislator says she has heard hundreds of complaints against the office overseeing them. Representative Tammie Wilson believes the complaints are symptoms of systemic problems within the Office of Children’s Services. She is collecting evidence to justify a potential grand jury investigation into the department. KBBI’s Quinton Chandler reports a foster child advocate agrees the system is plagued with problems but she isn’t convinced an investigation will make a difference.

There will be no Salmonstock on the Kenai Peninsula this year. The late summer festival was organized to build support for the fight against Pebble Mine. A series of recent political victories stymied progress on Pebble and Salmonstock’s sponsors decided it was time to pull the plug. But faithful festival goers may not be disappointed. In place of Salmonstock the Kachemak Bay Conservation Society will host Salmonfest in the same venue. Salmonfest Director Jim Stearns says except for the name the event will be no different from Salmonstock. KBBI’s Quinton Chandler talks to Stearns about the name change and his expectations for this weekend’s festival.

The Pratt Museum in Homer is working towards the chance to build and move into a new building. Before they make the transition the museum’s staff wants to figure out what exhibits to display in the future. KBBI’s Quinton Chandler reports the Pratt is using temporary prototype exhibits to help plan for that future.

Two remote Alaska lodges have been given an international nod with a listing from National Geographic as some of the most unique in the world. Independent producer Jillian Rogers spoke with owner Mandy Dixon about the honor.

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After Shock - KBBI Benefit August 3 & 4:

Join us at Alice's for the party after the party... Many folks simply aren't ready for Salmonfest to end...Come help us wrap up in style at 8 p.m. on Monday, August 3rd with Great American Taxi and Cajun Country Revival and on Tuesday, August 4th with Moonalice and Great American Taxi. Proceeds benefit KBBI.